Dictionary, Census of Population, 2021
Farm capital

Definition

The Census of Agriculture "farm capital" concept includes the value of farm land and buildings, the value of farm vehicles, machinery and equipment owned and leased, and the value of livestock and poultry inventories. Respondents report the present market value (in Canadian dollars) of their land, buildings, farm vehicles, machinery and equipment on the census questionnaire. On the other hand, the market values for livestock and poultry inventories are not reported on the questionnaire but derived by Statistics Canada using data on average farm prices for the various types of livestock and poultry.

Farm capital excludes machinery that is rented on a short-term basis (hourly or daily rentals), the value of crops in the field or in storage, and farm inputs on hand (e.g., fertilizer, seed, etc.).

Statistical unit(s)

• Not applicable

Classification(s)

• Not applicable

Reported in

2021, 2016, 2011, 2006, 2001, 1996, 1991, 1986, 1981, 1976, 1971, 1966, 1961

Reported for

Farm capital

Question number(s)

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Responses

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Remarks

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